The 5th death anniversary of famous TV and film actress Roohi Bano is being observed on Thursday. She was born in Karachi on 10th August, 1951 in the house of renowned Tabla Nawaz Allah Rakha Khan. Prominent Tabla Nawaz Ustad Zakri Hussain is her brother. She entered in showbiz after getting degree of Masters in phycology from Punjab University and ruled the Pakistani Drama Industry during 70s and 80s. Roohi Bano played role in 'Karan Kahani', 'Zair Zabar Paish', 'Karavan', 'Sanual Mor Mahaar', 'Phool Walon Ki', 'Kanch Ka Pul', 'Zard Gulab', 'Dhund', 'Saraab', 'Qalaa Kahani', 'Pakki Haveli' and 'Darwaaza'. She also showed essence of art in many films including Zameer, Insan, Anari, Tery Sapnay, Naukar, Zeenat, Pehchan, Bara Aadmi, Dil aik Khilona, Gonch Uthi Shehnai', 'Raste Ka Patthar', 'Dushman ki Talash, 'Aaj Ka Insan', 'Tippu Sultan' and 'Ferishta'. In recognition of her technical services, the Government of Pakistan awarded her the Presidential Medal for Excellence in 1981. After her son's murder by unknown killers, she was mentally upset and diagnosed with schizophrenia. She was under treatment in a hospital of Turkey and died on this day 2019 in Istanbul. Source: Radio Pakistan